Monthly Archives: July 2010
The Stigma of Being a Feminist
This quote from The New York Times‘ recent “Female Factor” piece “The Stigma of Being a Housewife” made me raise my eyebrows: When it is no longer socially acceptable to be a housewife — or homemaker, in modern American parlance … Continue reading
Why Women May Not Advance – Even Without Sexism
The Wall Street Journal’s “The Juggle” blog recently reported that benefits like paid maternity leave, comprehensive healthcare, tuition reimbursement and flex-time are on the decline according to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). I’m not surprised. … Continue reading
The Childcare Conundrum
Earlier this week the The Wall Street Journal reported on new legislation that would require parents to pay caregivers overtime for more than an 8-hour workday, and would mandate at least one day off per week along with holidays and … Continue reading
